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N335 GMB

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,925 mi
Last recorded138,925 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN335 GMB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2015 138,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust corroded and hanger split/perished.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre tread distorted.

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust hanger corroded and loose

drivers front indicator damaged

exhaust rubbers perished

front bumper damaged

oil leaking from engine

Fail 1 Oct 2014 123,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust hanger corroded and loose

drivers front indicator damaged

exhaust rubbers perished

front bumper damaged

oil leaking from engine

Pass 2 Oct 2013 114,496 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust hanger corroded and loose

front number plate damaged

oil leaking from engine

passenger rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 114,496 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust hanger corroded and loose

front number plate damaged

oil leaking from engine

passenger rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

drivers front tyre worn to 2mm and badly on edges

drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and badly on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 107,373 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

drivers front tyre worn to 2mm and badly on edges

drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and badly on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 94,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010 94,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 89,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 84,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2007 80,487 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 77,514 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 77,514 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner adges

Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,314 miles

BOTH FRONT C.V GAITERS PERISHING,N/S/F TYRE WALL PERISHING.

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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N335 GMB is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 87,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N335 GMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N335 GMB is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 April 1996.

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